Bruschetta with Goat Cheese, Roasted Pepper, and Basil Recipe | Epicurious

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Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 large red bell pepper

4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), room temperature (about 1 cup)

4 3/4-inch-thick slices country bread, halved, toasted or grilled

16 fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Char bell pepper over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed pepper; cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
Step 2
Spread goat cheese on toasts. Top with red pepper strips. Place bruschetta on baking sheet. Bake until warm, about 5 minutes. Top each toast with 2 basil leaves and serve.

TagsItalian European Starter Baking Goat Cheese Cheese Dairy Basil Herbs & Spices Bell Pepper Vegetable Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

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